Superman began as a feature in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. The strip proved so popular that he launched into his own self-titled comic book, the first for any superhero in the Summer of 1939. The Superman comic book first began being published quarterly, later bi-monthly until the late 1950s and from now to present monthly. The Superman comic book ended with issue #423 in Sept 1986 and Action Comics also went on a three month hiatus, while the new Man of Steel mini-series was published, introducing the Post-Crisis On Infinite Earths Superman. After Man of Steel, Action Comics returned and a new Superman Volume 2 #1 was published. Also a new title, Adventures of Superman continuing the numbering of the original Superman title with #424. The new Superman comic book reached issue #226 in Apr 2006 and was then cancelled in the Infinite Crisis storyline. Adventures of Superman was also returned back to its original title, Superman, with issue #650 the following month and with Action Comics continues publication. Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ... Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ... Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ... Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... Adventures of Superman is a series produced by DC Comics. ... Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ... Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ... Cover to Infinite Crisis #1. ... Adventures of Superman is a series produced by DC Comics. ... Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became the most popular and well-known comic book icon of all time. ...

Superman #1 Summer 1939 Superman #423 Sept 1986 Superman Vol. 2 #1 Jan 1987

SERIES HISTORY:
SUPERMAN (Summer 1939-Sep 1986 #1-423; May 2006-present #650-up)
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (Jan 1987-Apr 2006 #424-649)
SUPERMAN VOLUME 2 (Jan 1987-Apr 2006 #1-226)